Crete has survived empires, occupations, earthquakes, and economic collapse. The Romans, Venetians, Ottomans, Germans, and modern technocracies have all come and gone, leaving scars but not erasing the island’s essential character. What is happening now feels different, not because it is louder or more violent, but because it is quieter, procedural, and relentless. It is […]
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Arkalochori Earthquake Victims Still Live in Temporary Housing
Four years after the earthquake, families in Arkalochori still live in temporary housing, facing bureaucracy and delayed aid.
When an Octopus Decides to Swim With You
A winter swimmer in Chania emerged from the sea with an octopus wrapped around his leg. How bathers should react calmly and safely in Crete’s waters.
Hersonissos Sets the Course for a New Tourism Era
The Municipality of Hersonissos presents a strategic tourism plan focused on infrastructure, sustainability, and long-term destination management.
Saint Basil Comes to Zaros for an Afternoon of Magic
Saint Basil arrives in Zaros on Sunday, December 28, with free children’s activities, storytelling, hot chocolate, and a Christmas market in the village square.
Christmas, But Make It Recyclable — Whether You Like It or Not
Overflowing recycling bins in the Therissos area marked Christmas Day in Heraklion, raising fresh concerns about waste management during the holiday season.
First-Ever Drone Show in Heraklion Tonight at the Venetian Walls
Today, Heraklion presents its first-ever drone show at the Venetian Walls, followed by a free concert by Thodoris Voutsikakis at Jesus Gate.
Heraklion’s Final Cultural Events of the Year Bring Music and Community to the City
How Heraklion Closes the Year: With Music, Stories, and Shared Space As the year draws to a close, Heraklion chooses to mark its final days not with spectacle alone, but with a steady unfolding of culture in public space—events that invite residents and visitors to slow down, gather, and move through the city together. The […]
My Christmas Day Walk Through Heraklion (Photo Essay)
Photo essay of a Christmas Day walk through Heraklion, capturing empty squares, relocated markets, and small oddities.
Crete’s Hotels Go Speed-Dating With Job Seekers
Career Days take place on January 21, 2026, in Heraklion and Chania, connecting hotels across Crete with job seekers ahead of the tourism season.
Lappa Avocados of Argyroupoli: From Crete’s Soil to Natural Oils, Cosmetics, and Local Delights
In Argyroupoli, Crete, Lappa Avocado turns local avocado harvests into oils, cosmetics, and artisanal products rooted in place and tradition.
Crete’s Tourism Boom Is Not Reaching the Mountains
Tourism growth in Crete is uneven, concentrating on the coast while inland and mountain areas fall behind, raising concerns for sustainable tourism.
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